Have I mentioned that I'm going to see Mr. Declan MacManus both tomorrow and Wednesday night? I'm so excited. Not like I didn't see him about two months ago, or anything. This recent couple of shows caused my cow orker to yell "He wants to have his baby!" when I was explaining to my boss that I'd be coming in early so I could leave on time. Nice...

Speaking of Elvises (Elvi?), my recent discovery of "30 #1 Hits" has caused me to go back and start pulling out the old, real releases from Mr. Presley. Today's listen, "From Elvis In Memphis." Oh... my... gawd... Why is this not considered one of the greatest rock (R&B?) albums ever made? I really believe that it just might be. Admittedly, the schlocky horns and Billy Sherrill-like backup vocals really grate on my last nerve. However, it's a wonderful album. Has there ever, and I mean ever, been a song recorded with such gut-wrenching emotion as that take of "Long Black Limousine?" That song always makes me want to return to my hometown of Marshall, MI. Maybe in my little Sebring rather than the limo...

Tomorrow - "For LP Lovers Only."